The Old Lawnmower Club
Collection, Preservation and Display of Old Lawn Mowers

Site of Phoenix House, Thrupp

John Ferrabee lived here until 1852. As this is the nearest house to the Phoenix Ironworks and foundry, this is almost certainly where the first Budding's Patent Lawnmower was tested.

  • Site of Phoenix House, Thrupp

    The site of Phoenix House at Thrupp, just below the main Stroud to Cirencester road.

    Publication
    Original Photograph
    Date
    Source
    PH/01-02-2026

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